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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.21, 3,447.25 and 1,613.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.21, 3,447.25 and 1,613.43 is: 2,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.21 : 3,447.25 = 1,613.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.21/3,447.25 = 1,613.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.21x = 3,447.25 × 1,613.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.21x = 5,561,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,896.57/2,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.24

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